Summary:
The city of Morgantown, Kentucky is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 0 alternative schools. The schools in this area serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and are part of the Butler County school district.
Among the standout schools in Morgantown, Morgantown Elementary School has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 505th out of 687 Kentucky elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 300th out of 685 in 2024-2025. Its test scores in reading and editing/mechanics are also above the county and state averages. Butler County High School has a strong 93.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate, with writing proficiency scores above the county and state averages.
However, the schools in Morgantown face some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.9% at Butler County High School to 88.24% at Butler County Learning Center, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage in the district. The district should continue to monitor these metrics and work to address the disparities and challenges identified in order to provide a high-quality education for all students.
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